Creating culturally relevant data and medications for opioid use disorder in tribal communities
Leveraging CDC Opioid Overdose Surveillance Funding from the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center to Create Tribal Data and Culturally Center Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO · NIH-11171843
This study is working to better understand and treat opioid use disorder in American Indian and Alaska Native communities by creating personalized treatment plans and improving data on overdoses, so that people can get the help they need in a way that respects their culture.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MAYWOOD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11171843 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the understanding and treatment of opioid use disorder among American Indian and Alaska Native populations by developing culturally tailored data and medication strategies. It addresses the significant gaps in opioid overdose data specific to tribal communities, which are often obscured by broader county-level statistics. By leveraging funding from the CDC, the project will enhance data quality and create medication approaches that consider the unique cultural contexts of these populations. The goal is to improve treatment retention and reduce overdose risks through more effective medication for opioid use disorder.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include American Indian and Alaska Native individuals struggling with opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as American Indian or Alaska Native may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and culturally appropriate treatments for opioid use disorder, ultimately reducing overdose rates in tribal communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that culturally tailored interventions can significantly improve treatment outcomes for minority populations, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
MAYWOOD, UNITED STATES
- LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO — MAYWOOD, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: QEADAN, FARES — LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: QEADAN, FARES
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.